Ollie was born with the mission of improving the lives of pets and pet parents nationwide. We make human-grade pet food, tailored for each dog’s nutritional needs, and deliver directly to our customers’ doors. Through Ollie’s carefully crafted meals and health services for members, dogs can truly live their healthiest, happiest lives.
As a member of our growing team, you’ll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.
As a Senior Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and distribution of raw ingredients in Ollie’s recipes. You will source the highest quality produce and proteins, and play a vital role in vendor communications as a liaison between our manufacturers and food vendors. You will work to optimize our food supply chain, helping to scale our business as we continue to deliver on our margin and sustainability goals. The Sr. Sourcing Manager’s work is critical to delivering on our commitments to responsible sourcing, and to refining our impact strategy over the long term. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
This role is based remotely within the U.S. and will report to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
What You'll Do: Develop programs for procurement and vendor selection, including frameworks for vendor evaluation, engagement and RFP ownershipEstablish extensive professional knowledge of the US and global food supply chain through research and tools provided by Ollie, allowing for predictive pricing and forward-looking contract pricing to protect marginsUnderstand market indicators and anticipate changes in the marketBuild on our existing partnerships and develop new relationships with mission-driven farmers and distributors who offer traceable ingredients, sustainable practices, and animal welfareCommunicate monthly, quarterly, and annual projections to our vendors and manufacturersOversee analysis of supply chain effectiveness, vendor risk, and vendor performanceDevelop and execute our responsible sourcing standards in partnership with Ollie’s Chief Impact Officer (CIO)Who You Are: Experience working with teams in a fast paced, high growth environmentYou have a strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously and self-sufficientlyRelationship development and deal negotiation experienceYou have a passion for sustainable food systems and a strong desire to make a positive impactThe ability to manage projects that have both clear and time-bound deliverables and areas of ambiguity with longer time horizonsYou have 5+ years’ experience working in food supply chain and or food operationsYou have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a strong academic performanceStrong communication and analytical skills both internally and externally What You'll Get:Competitive salary and a stake in the companySponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4%Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and visionUnlimited vacation policy that you're encouraged to usePaid parental leave1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parentsFree Ollie subscriptionInspiring pack members!What We Value:
Keeping Dogs At The Heart
Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.
Being Courageous And Kind
We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.
Setting New Standards
We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.
Making Ollie The Best Chapter
We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
If you'd like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you're interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.
Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.
